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She looked exhausted enough to collapse.
“Stay here,” he said softly.
She grabbed his wrist weakly.
“Please don’t start a fight because of me.”
Tears filled his eyes instantly.
“I should’ve defended you a long time ago.”
Then he walked downstairs.
The television still blasted through the living room.
Madison laughed at something on her phone.
Courtney complained about online shopping delays.
Vanessa scrolled social media.
Diane looked perfectly comfortable.
Ethan walked directly to the entertainment center and yanked the television cord from the wall.
The room fell silent.